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This Week on Planet Waves FM
Martin Luther King: In the Name of Love
Dear Friend and Reader:
Today is the 49th anniversary of the murder of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. In tonight's program [play episode here], after I cover the current astrology, I look at Dr. King's chart, I talk about the now well-known FBI conspiracy to destroy him, and then I play 30 minutes of his speech linking the civil rights movement to the anti-war movement. That speech was 50 years ago today, on April 4, 1967.
As for astrology, I devote most of that to the discussion of Chiron, and the forthcoming connection of retrograde Venus and Chiron in Pisces. This program contains a solid introduction to Chiron as a planetary development in astrology, touching on some of the mythology, history and mostly the feeling of Chiron.
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At Slane Castle, Ireland, a young-looking Bono and Edge of U2, working with Brian Eno, who looks a little like Riffraff (from the Rocky Horror Picture Show). Today's music is all U2 collaborating with Eno. |
Chiron represents the holistic principle, and with a conjunction to Venus, this means taking a holistic view of sexuality.
And that, in turn, calls for a healing process, on several interrelated levels: emotional, spiritual and physical. I come back to that topic in tonight's Tantra Corner, which is the last few minutes of the program.
Music tonight is provided by the epic collaboration of Brian Eno and U2. I was planning to wait until Taurus time to feature Eno, Bono and David Byrne, my favorite Taurus men of music; however, today called forth an early appearance by U2, given that they have written some of the best tributes to King.
All music is from the Unforgettable Fire era [Amazon | iTunes], with the exception of the last piece: a collaboration between Eno and U2 released under the pseudonym Passengers as an alleged collection of soundtracks from obscure Asian films, which I find hilarious and I am sure they did as well. That last piece is Miss Sarajevo, in an officially-released live edition -- a song that Bono has said is his favorite U2 piece. The dude singing opera quite convincingly is Luciano Pavarotti.
With that, I leave you to tonight's program. Thanks for tuning in; and thanks to Anatoly for music research, and Amanda Painter and Amy Elliott for pulling together the Tuesday edition each week.
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Lovingly,
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Aries Birthdays 2017:
Discovery, Initiation, Beginning: A Reading for Your Year
"Venus retrograding into Pisces is the most beautiful image of inviting someone into your inner sanctuary. This is indeed an initiation: a point of beginning. The discovery that you make in this process will shape the course of your relationships, which means a lot when you consider that everything, and everyone, to whom you relate is a relationship."
-- Eric Francis Coppolino, speaking to Aries at the beginning of this year
Dear Friend and Reader:
What do you define as your "inner sanctuary"? Who do you feel called to invite there, and are you willing to meet yourself there now that Venus has moved from your sign into Pisces?
If you are curious about the integration of your inner and outer selves, I hope you'll check out Eric's 2017 Aries Birthday Reading, which he'll be recording for you soon. The reading comprises two segments of astrology (at least 30 minutes each), plus a tarot reading for the year and extended written sign description.
But what you'll truly find in this reading is inspiration, motivation, support and perspective -- just what you need to make this year dynamic and to take advantage of the growth opportunities that come your way.
"Your reading has given direction and meaning on how to proceed, to learn and move forward in these difficult, unsettling times and at the same time, inspiring me to tap into limitless creative gifts. Thank you, Eric; from my heart to your heart, I send you deep abiding gratitude for your penetrating insight and your deep caring concern, with which you carry out your mission for all of us!"
-- Ann Cortese, B.S., M.P.S.
You can pre-order your 2017 Aries Birthday Reading here -- suitable for Aries Sun, rising and Moon. Note that the price will increase when the reading publishes.
Wishing you another incredible trip around the Sun,
Amanda Painter
P.S. Stuck for a gift for your favorite Aries? Show them how much you care by giving them this reading.
This Week on Planet Waves
Venus Retrograde, in Pisces, Approaching Chiron
As Eric writes in this week's Astrology Diary, Venus is one of the more palpable planets. Much of what we struggle with comes back to Venus, particularly our perception and experience of women, of beauty, of the attractive force, and most of all, of values. Values means priorities; the basis by which we decide what is important.
Trump Bans April Fool's Day
We had April Fool's Day early at Planet Waves this year. Eric decided to go meta with a press release suggesting Donald Trump had banned the traditional day of pranks. Of course, we're quite sure Trump would not really do any such thing. Well, almost sure. With any luck. Also, don't miss Eric's satire of the nonexistent horoscope in U.S. News & World Report.
Venus and the Identity of Values
It's rare to ask, "Who are you?" and hear in response something like, "Oh, well, I'm someone who values my time more than that of others." Yet as Amanda Painter describes, Venus retrograde on the Aries Point may have shown you the ways you signal your identity through actions that convey your values.
Equal Pay Day
Equal Pay Day in the U.S. is two weeks earlier than it was last year. That's good news. But as Len Wallick notes today, current trends in both politics and astrology at this moment indicate that the good news is going to need some help from people like you to keep progress alive and prevent any efforts to turn back the clock.
Democracy Now! Pick of the Week
Trump has faced a growing crisis over allegations his campaign colluded with Russia ahead of the 2016 election. On Thursday, reports surfaced that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is seeking immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony to the FBI and congressional investigators.
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